Medium MCQ +4 / -1 PYQ · JEE Mains 2024

The correct statements from the following are :

(A) The decreasing order of atomic radii of group 13 elements is $\mathrm{Tl}>\mathrm{In}>\mathrm{Ga}>\mathrm{Al}>\mathrm{B}$.

(B) Down the group 13 electronegativity decreases from top to bottom.

(C) $\mathrm{Al}$ dissolves in dil. $\mathrm{HCl}$ and liberates $\mathrm{H}_2$ but conc. $\mathrm{HNO}_3$ renders $\mathrm{Al}$ passive by forming a protective oxide layer on the surface.

(D) All elements of group 13 exhibits highly stable +1 oxidation state.

(E) Hybridisation of $\mathrm{Al}$ in $[\mathrm{Al}(\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O})_6]^{3+}$ ion is $\mathrm{sp}^3 \mathrm{d}^2$.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  1. A (A), (B), (C) and (E) only
  2. B (C) and (E) only Correct answer
  3. C (A), (C) and (E) only
  4. D (A) and (C) only

Solution

<p>(A) Group-13 size : $\mathrm{B}<\mathrm{Ga}<\mathrm{Al}<\mathrm{In} \simeq$ $\mathrm{TI}$</p> <p>(B) In Group-13, Al has exceptional lower EN</p> <p>$\mathrm{EN}: \mathrm{B}>\mathrm{TI}>\mathrm{In}>\mathrm{Ga}>\mathrm{Al}$</p> <p>$$\begin{aligned} \text{(C)} \quad & 2 \mathrm{Al}+6 \mathrm{HCl} \rightarrow 2 \mathrm{AlCl}_3+3 \mathrm{H}_2 \\ & \mathrm{Al}+\mathrm{HNO}_3 \rightarrow \text { No reaction (Due to protective oxide layer)} \end{aligned}$$</p> <p>(D) +1 oxidation state is observed mainly for heavier Group-13 element like $\mathrm{TI}$.</p> <p>$\mathrm{B}$ and $\mathrm{Al}$ do not show +1 oxidation state</p> <p>(E) $\left[\mathrm{Al}\left(\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}\right)_6\right]^{3+} \rightarrow$ Hybridisation : $s p^3 d^2$</p>

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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: p-Block Elements · Topic: Group 13: Boron Family

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